The world's first planned retirement community, Sun City has 40,000 residents. Founded by Del Webb in 1960, this huge development in Peoria is 15 miles west of Phoenix. Every conceivable activity - 7 recreation centers, 8 golf courses, 3 country clubs, 2 bowling centers, Sun Bowl, and Viewpoint Lake. Sun City, Arizona means many things to many people, but all agree it is a place of cleanliness and friendliness, a wide variety of interests and activities, an ideal adult community where all residents can be as active as they wish.